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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 501.38 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 501.38 and 223.46 is: 308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 501.38 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/501.38 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 501.38 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 112,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,038.37/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.36

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